The reason the major powers hadn't resorted to underhanded tactics yet was twofold. First, their own interests hadn't been harmed. Second, all factions adhered to certain unwritten rules.
Besides, apart from his actions against Luoyun Manor, he hadn't done anything too outrageous to the other powers, so they naturally wouldn't turn on him so easily.
But once the battle at Wushan Mountain was over, things would be different.
Therefore, he had to increase his strength as quickly as possible. Only by raising his Cultivation to the Mystic Realm would he have the power to protect himself.
"Sir, something's not right around us."
Li Huai Sheng quietly moved to Chen Sheng's side and spoke in a low voice.
He hadn't noticed anything at first, but as they went deeper into the dense forest path, Li Huai Sheng felt that it had become too quiet. Even the birds and beasts were silent, which was clearly wrong.
Chen Sheng's gaze swept across their surroundings. "On guard," he said lightly.
